Over exposure to the sun can contribute to the deterioration of skin health, and can lead to wrinkles, freckles, age spots, and most importantly skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation reported that over 90% of all skin cancers are due to sun exposure. With this in mind, it is important to think about products to use for protection of your health (and looks). Consider some of these sites that I recommend for purchasing sunscreen products as well as some information on skin cancer:

If you still feel that you need to look tan to enhance your look as a contestant, then consider this resource to find some quality products that have a good reputation for natural color. (Always remember to test the product before the competition):

Olay offers body lotions that can help you keep a sunkissed glow year- round as well as keeping your skin moisturized. Check out their site below to find the sunless tanning product that is best for you:

If you are looking for an at-home option for sunless tanning, you may want to try out L’Oreal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Body Towelettes. Remember to test these out prior to your pageant competitions!